1 • WELCOME 2 PARADISE Henry Kapono has been making music that many consider the “soundtrack to their lives” for more than 50 years. 4 • AROUND THE RESORT Music, hula, movies, petroglyph tours ... here's what's happening at Waikoloa Beach Resort. 8 • SHOPPING GUIDE From casual beach wear to fine art, there’s a retailer who has what you need. 10 • DINING Hungry? There are many delightful dining choices at Waikoloa Beach Resort. In This Issue Music of the Islands WaikoloaBeachResort.com | 1 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 RELAX, SHOP & PLAY AT WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT NAUPAKA NEWS “There’s a rhythm to these islands that enraptures you like a hula dancer.” —Henry Kapono, “Welcome 2 My Paradise” The title of Henry Kapono’s latest release, “Welcome 2 My Paradise,” tells you everything you need to know about how this now-iconic Hawaiian musician is feeling about life these days. His 20th solo album, the compilation of songs on W2MP, including the reflec- tive title composition, reveals a lifelong love affair with his island home that has rounded in recent years into a lasting appreciation for the beauty, people, and culture of Hawai`i. But as much as the songs are a trib- ute to the paradise that surrounds him, they are about the state of mind that allows him to celebrate the simple magic of every day. “Welcome 2 My Paradise celebrates everything I feel about love, fam- ily, friends, travel, people and FUN!” Kapono says on his website. “To be inspired and to celebrate every day and in every way is My Paradise! I take it with me everywhere and share it with everyone every chance I get. I am Henry Kapono’s Positive World View
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1 • W E L C O M E 2 P A R A D I S EHenry Kapono has been making music that many consider the “soundtrack to their lives” for more than 50 years.
4 • A R O U N D T H E R E S O R TMusic, hula, movies, petroglyph tours ... here's what's happening at Waikoloa Beach Resort.
8 • S H O P P I N G G U I D EFrom casual beach wear to fine art, there’s a retailer who has what you need.
1 0 • D I N I N GHungry? There are many delightful dining choices at Waikoloa Beach Resort.
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“There’s a rhythm to these islands that enraptures you like a hula dancer.”
—Henry Kapono, “Welcome 2 My Paradise”
The title of Henry Kapono’s latest release, “Welcome 2 My Paradise,” tells you everything you need to know about how this now-iconic Hawaiian musician is feeling about life these days. His 20th solo album, the compilation of songs on W2MP, including the reflec-tive title composition, reveals a lifelong love affair with his island home that has rounded in recent years into a lasting
appreciation for the beauty, people, and culture of Hawai`i.
But as much as the songs are a trib-ute to the paradise that surrounds him, they are about the state of mind that allows him to celebrate the simple magic of every day.
“Welcome 2 My Paradise celebrates everything I feel about love, fam-ily, friends, travel, people and FUN!” Kapono says on his website. “To be inspired and to celebrate every day and in every way is My Paradise! I take it with me everywhere and share it with everyone every chance I get. I am
fortunately blessed and extremely grateful. Music has been my religion, my world, my Paradise. Welcome.”
SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKSBorn and raised in Kapahulu, O`ahu, in 1948, young Henry started singing in a children’s church choir at age 5. He was a talented athlete who earned a baseball scholarship to the Punahou Academy and a football scholarship to the University of Hawai`i. Injuries prevented a career as a professional football player, but moved him toward his passion for music
and allowed him to fully realize his potential as an artist.
He had no formal musical training, though he says, “My dad taught me how to play the `ukulele. I saw a friend of mine play a guitar one day and fell in love with the sound of it. He taught me a few chords and I’ve been hooked ever since.”
His blessings may be apparent now, some 50 years later, but as a young musi-cian — before he and Cecilio Rodriguez
formed the groundbreaking duo Cecilio & Kapono in the 1970s — Kapono was pay-ing his dues in the school of hard knocks.
In his 20s, he signed on with a local rock band for what was supposed to be a six-week tour playing gigs in Asia. That turned into a two-year odyssey when the tour promoter went bankrupt, stranding the band without enough money to buy tickets home to Hawai`i.
“We ended up in Vietnam and Thailand for a year,” he tells, “playing for the troops. I’d be playing my guitar eight, 10, 12 hours a day. That’s all I had to do. I was a way better musician when I made it home than when I left. Cecilio and I never would have gotten together if not for that experience.
“I was so happy to get back to Hawai`i after Vietnam,” Kapono tells. “It changed my whole perspective on life. I had matured as a human being, and learned a lot in the school of hard knocks.”
As a duo, Cecilio & Kapono brought a new perspective to Hawaiian music at a time when a renaissance in the native culture was surging. They recorded 13 albums together starting in the 1970s, and gained countless fans with their enthusiastically received live perfor-mances. Their signature sound — a Hawaiian folk rock blend that incor-porated strands of soul and reggae that has been called a “soundtrack to those years” — earned them a national con-tract with Columbia Records.
“There was something very magical with Cecilio,” Kapono says. “We were singing about the lifestyle everyone was living. Even today when I play one of those songs, I see people go right back to that important place in their lives.”
GIVING BACKKapono launched his solo career in 1981 and has since won multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination.
He has taken home 18 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards (“Hawai`i’s Grammy”) including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, and Rock Album of the Year. In 2016, along with John Cruz and Brother Noland, he won Best EP for his Rough Riders “We Ride” CD.
Nowadays, in addition to releasing new music — he has another new, as-yet-untitled CD of clas-sics and “songs you grew up singing” slated to come out by the end of 2019 — and playing live to appreciative audiences at venues such as Lava Lava Beach Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kapono’s main endeavors revolve around supporting younger musicians and providing life lessons through the Henry Kapono Foundation.
“It’s a blessing to give back,” he says. “My wife Lezlee and I have produced a lot of events, and last year First Hawaiian Bank supported us in launch-ing a foundation so we could direct some of the event revenue to causes we care about. We started by offering scholarships to help artists who needed help. It’s very fulfilling to see it happening.”
He points to one young songwriter, Kevin Davis, whom he met at The Hawai`i Songwriting Festival, an event that the Henry Kapono Foundation sup-ported on the Big Island in June, as an example of how he enjoys mentoring up-and-coming artists. “I shared my thoughts on how a story should develop,” he says, “how to lay back in important parts of the song so your audience rides with you. You have to own it, know it. You have to have a vision.”
Another event produced by Kapono Inc. called Artist-2-Artist features iconic performers such as Keola Beamer, Brother Noland, and others. The featured artists are available for younger musicians and festival attendees to speak with and get to know as people.
Through these efforts, as well as through his music, Henry Kapono is making a difference in the world, and that may be his most fulfilling accom-plishment of all.
“Change is inevitable,” he says. “It happens everywhere. The most important thing is now. What was, was. What is, is. Try to make positive changes now. I have younger kids, and want to leave them a positive world. You gotta keep trying.” p
Henry Kapono performs at Don’s Mai Tai Bar in the Royal Kona Resort every third Thursday of the month, and the third Friday of every month at Lava Lava Beach Club. Check the schedule at LavaLavaBeachClub.com, and find out more about Henry on his website HenryKapono.com.
F R E E E N T E R T A I N M E N T & A C T I V I T I E SMONTHLY CONCERT SERIES6 – 8pmSee new musical talents on the lush lawn surrounding the Coronation Pavilion.Saturday, September 21 – Kunia Galdeira Saturday, October 19 – TBA
MOVIES UNDER THE STARSCoronation Pavilion | DuskOnce a month, you’re invited to bring a beach chair or blanket for an outdoor movie. Check our website for more details.Saturday, September 28 – Top GunSaturday, October 26 – ET the Extra-Terrestrial
HULA SHOWSMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6 – 7 pm (FREE) Mondays – Hālau O Po ohala
Wednesdays – Aulani’s Hula Hālau (second and fourth Wednesdays of each month)
Fridays – `Alohi Polynesian Dance Academy
Hula tells Hawai`i’s story with the graceful hands of talented dancers. At the Queens’ MarketPlace Coronation Pavilion, we invite island halau (troupes), to take the stage and share their skills, from the ancient kahiko to modern auana style.
BIKE RIDE*Tuesdays, 8:30 amBike Works Beach & Sports Road Bike Ride. Please call to make your reservation. (808) 647-4462 *Small Fee
HAWAIIAN QUILTING CLASS*Sundays, 1 – 3 pmPlease call Hawaiian Quilt Collection to make your reservation. (808) 886-0494 *Small Fee
KOI FEEDINGDaily, 9:30 am and 3:30 pmMeet at the Pavilion. For more information on the different types of Koi please visit Ono Food Court.
All activities and entertainment at Coronation Pavilion unless otherwise noted.
TANI WAIPA & FRIENDSMondays, 6 pmPlaying fun island music for fun people, Tani Waipa and her musical guest performers weave family anecdotes and Hawaiian history into traditional and contemporary tunes. Check them out weekly at the Kings’ Shops main stage.
JOHN KEAWETuesdays, 5 pmA self-taught slack key guitarist, John Keawe is the winner of multiple Na Hoku Hano Hano awards.
WIDDY LOOWednesdays, 6 pmFrom the Big Island of Hawai`i, Widdy Loo embraces the unique sounds of the `ukulele and guitar, applying finger-picking styles and rhythms not only to island music but also a wide variety of musical genres.
HAWAIIAN MO`OLELO Thursdays, 5 pmExperience Hawai`i through storytelling, song, chants, and dance from local cultural practitioners. Hear through their oral traditions how their Native Hawaiian ancestors lived and learn how those traditions carry on today.
HULA PERFORMANCEFridays, 6 pmHula tells Hawai`i’s story with the graceful hands of talented dancers, some trained from childhood in this intricate ancient art of dance and chant. At the Kings’ Shops Center Stage, we invite island keiki (children) hula halau (groups), to take the stage and share their skills, from the kahiko (ancient) to the auana (modern) style.
FARMERS MARKETWednesdays, 8:30 am – 2:30 pmThe Kings’ Shops Farmers Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, breads, and pastries. Enjoy the music of Ben Kaili, 12 – 1 pm.
GUIDED PETROGLYPH TOURSTuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 am (FREE)Kii pohaku (petroglyphs, literally “rock pictures”) may be the closest thing to a written language that Hawaiians used. Join expert Michaela Larson for a moderate one-hour walk back through Hawai`i’s fascinating history, and see for yourself. Sunblock, hat, and covered walking shoes recommended as the trail is uneven and rough in places. Meet lakeside next to Island Fish and Chips.
KOI FEEDINGDaily, 9:30 amMeet across from Michael Kors.
P R O M O T I O N SEARN HAWAIIAN MILESSeptember 12 – 22Earn two HawaiianMiles for every $1 spent shopping and dining at Kings’ Shops. Redeem your receipts at Maui Divers.
SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES! Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas is no ordinary theatre. Here you can expect convenient seat reservations (online or at the door), a full service bar with wine, beer, and cocktails before, during, or after the movie, as well as a fantastic menu with a dine-in policy where food can be delivered right to your seat! The seats are luxurious loveseats, with removable center armrests for cuddling. Queens’ MarketPlace also offers a free open-air movie featuring blockbuster hits once a month in the Coronation Pavilion.
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The whole family is invited to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat in a safe, well-lit venue. Keiki can pick up free goodies and trinkets at giveaway stations around Queens’ MarketPlace, and visit participating stores for more goodies and candies. Creepy decorations, monster music, and ghoulish giveaways make for a “spooktacular” experience.
Join the fun for trick-or-treating (mainly treating!) and special children’s entertainment throughout the center.
KONA HARLEY-DAVIDSON Kona Harley-Davidson has opened a new retail store at the center. The 1,017-square-foot retail experience features exclusive Kona Harley-Davidson products designed to reflect the Hawai`i riding lifestyle, in addi-tion to a selection of Harley-Davidson Motor clothes and accessories designed from Milwaukee, including traditional button downs, leather jackets, and work wear for men and women. Come check it out!
F R E E E N T E R T A I N M E N T & A C T I V I T I E SKings’ Shops Cultural FestivalSATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 | 10 am – 5 pm
Join us for the third annual Kings’ Shops Cultural Festival featuring free family friendly activities throughout the day, Hawaiian cultural exhibitors, various non-profit informational booths, and fabulous entertainment. Events include performances by Waipuna at 11 am, Sonny Lim & Kevin Kealoha at 1 pm, and Kalani Pea at 3 pm. Feel the true spirit of Aloha by connect-ing with the history and traditions of Hawai`i through local practitioners and the music of award-winning entertainers.
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The Iberian Peninsula is home to some of the world’s most fabled food traditions. This region is rich with culinary hallmarks, from paella to roasted suckling pig. Taste the contemporary interpre-tations of these cuisines by six masters in a sumptuous sit-down dinner paired with sophisticated wines provided by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Hawaii.
General Admission (dinner only): $275; VIP (cocktail reception & dinner): $550. For more information and tickets visit hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com/events.
W A I K O L O A B E A C H & K I N G S ′ G O L F C O U R S E STWO COURSES… ONE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCEMultiple-round packages have never been so attractively priced.Two 18-Hole Rounds – $225(save up to $145)Three 18-Hole Rounds – $305(save up to $250)Four 18-Hole Rounds – $380(save up to $360)
No tee time restrictions! Play anytime! Receive 10% OFF non-sale items in the golf shop. Plus, $15 OFF club rentals on all rounds played with packages. Rates are subject to change without notice and exclude Hawai`i GE Tax.
WAIKOLOA FAMILY GOLFPlay nine holes on the Kings’ Course with your family. Juniors (6-17 yrs) are $25 with complimentary rental clubs. Adults are $50 and rental clubs are $25. Cost includes green fees, shared cart, use of the practice facilities, and bottled water. Tee times start at 3:30 pm daily and are based on availability. All rates are subject to change without notice and exclude Hawai`i GE Tax.
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KINGS’ CLUB AT WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT A MEMBERSHIP WITH ALOHA SPIRITMembership has its benefits• Vacation rental owners increase their rental income by extending preferred pricing to patrons• Premium green fees $50 on Kings’ and Beach Course• Immediate family privileges• Exclusive Members only events• Complimentary use of practice facilities• Fringe benefits in the golf shop and resort partners.• Club concierge services• Complimentary golf bag storage
Call us today to find out more about the best golf membership value in Hawai`i.
Legends of Hawai i Lu au — Our Big Island StorySUNDAYS, TUESDAYS, FRIDAYS | 5:30 pm | KAMEHAMEHA COURT
Treat yourself to the once-in-a-lifetime cultural immersion of our lū‘au at Hilton Waikoloa Village. Brought to you by Tihati Productions, the Legends of Hawai`i Lū`au dinner and show brings to life the ancestral songs and dances that retell the epic stories of Hawai`i Island and her remarkable people.
You'll receive a lei greeting upon arrival and have the opportunity to capture memories with photos with our lū‘au performers. The buffet includes island favorites such as hulihuli chicken, seared island catch-of-the-day, and the traditional imu kālua pig, and fresh daily Hawaiian style desserts.
Our signature mai tais are made with fresh pineapple juice. And we have a keiki buffet for our friends ages 12-and-under.
General Seating: $140 (adults); $75 (children 5 - 12); free (children under 5); Ali�i Seating: $30 additional. Prices do not include tax. For reservations call (808) 886-1234, ext. 54.
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NUI ITALIANThe island’s only Roman pizza, with dough aged 72 hours, completes the brand-new dining experience at Nui Italian, now open at Hilton Waikoloa Village. Chef Gino Cipriano, a Sicilian native, cooks up delicious wood-fired pizzas, family-style servings of pasta, salads, and more.
HiltonWaikoloaVillage.com/Nui Free valet parking during your meal.
SUNSET LŪ AUMONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS | 5 pm
Executive Chef Jayson Kanekoa has unveiled a new menu for the popular Sunset Luau held every Monday and Wednesday at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Taste the freshest of ingredients harvested from Hawai`i Island farmers including J.A. Farms Garden Salad, Waipio Valley Poi, Keahole Shrimp Hoio, Pulehu steaks, and grilled chicken with Hamakua mush-rooms. See chef roast pork in the resort’s imu, the Hawaiian underground oven. Following dinner, journey to Tahiti, New Zealand, Hawai`i, and Sāmoa through the songs and dances of these Pacific cultures. The spellbinding Samoan fire dance is a spectacular sight!
General seating prices are $117 for adults, $58.50 for keiki 6-12 years old, and keiki 5-and-under are FREE. Premier seating includes preferred first row seating, lei greeting, and Hawaiian pūpū (gift); additional $30 per seat.
Rates do not include Hawai`i state sales tax and are subject to change. Tickets can be purchased in the hotel lobby from 4 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Seating begins at 5 pm. Large parties are advised to arrive at the lū‘au grounds early to accommodate group seating. For reservations call (808) 886-8111.
E V E N T SIRONMAN WORLD TRIATHLON AID STATIONSaturday, October 12 | Meet in Lobby
Spend the day as an Ironman volunteer at our Aid Station on Queen Kaahumanu Highway. Transportation, food, and beverages provided.
FIRST FRIDAYS AT AKA ULA LANAISeptember 6 and October 4 | 7 - 9 pm *A free event held on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy Hawaiian music along with food and drink specials.September 6 - Kainani KahaunaeleOctober 4 - TBA
D I N I N G S P E C I A L SHAWAII CALLS RESTAURANT & LOUNGEDaily Aloha Hour | 3 – 6 pm
Tuesday Ocean Harvest, 5 – 9:30 pm$29 Head to tail, butter-poached split Maine lobster, or Hawaiian-style classic seafood boil with snow crab legs, shrimp, mussels, island-make smoked sausage, and locally grown sweet corn and potato.
Friday and Saturday Night BuffetsEnjoy our $65++ prime rib and cracked crab buffet…all you can eat!
Sunday and Thursday Fifty@Five50 percent off dinner entrees between 5 and 9:30 pm. Reservations required.
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POKE CONTESTSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 | 11 am | WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA, NAUPAKA BALLROOM
Don’t miss one of the most unique opportunities of the year to taste some of the best local seafood Hawai`i has to offer as part of Hawai`i Island Festival — 30 Days of Aloha. $20 (plus ribbon).
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ACCESSORIESGiving Bracelets(808) 445-9951
Mary Jane’s(808) 886-2707
Michael Kors(808) 886-2653
Solstice Sunglass Boutique(808) 886-8780
Sunglass Hut(808) 886-0593
APPARELCrazy Shirts(808) 886-9303
Kona Harley-Davidson(808) 464-4033
Honolua Surf Co.(808) 886-6422
Jams World(808) 796-3182
Macy’s(808) 886-5385
Noa Noa(808) 886-5449
Rip Curl(808) 886-1952
Tommy Bahama(808) 886-8865
Tori Richard(808) 886-8308
ART & JEWELRYAesthetic Hawaii by Genesis Galleries(808) 731-6280
REAL ESTATEHawai`i Life Real Estate Brokers(800) 667-5028
Windermere C & H Properties(808) 883-3321
SERVICESAston Hotels & Resorts(808) 886-5001
Fidelity National Title & Escrow of Hawaii, Inc.(808) 451-2360
Hilton Grand Vacations Club(808) 886-0945
Waikoloa Dental Clinic(808) 886-0891
SPECIALTY & GIFTSClaire’s(808) 886-8905
Hawaiian Ukulele and Guitar(808) 315-2919
Hawaiian Quilt Collection(808) 886-0494
Lids(808) 886-1649
Pacific Nature(808) 886-8919
SoHa Living(808) 464-4268
Sunglass Hut(808) 886-0274
SPORT & ACTIVITYBike Works Beach & Sports(808) 886-5000
Blue Wilderness Dive Adventures(808) 886-0980
Ocean Sports(808) 886-6666
Yoga Barre(coming soon)
Joan Smoyer is an original at Kings’ Shops. Her store, Noa Noa, was an original tenant when the shopping center opened in 1991, and it remains a popular destination for resort guests to this day.
What's inside is also original: an eclectic mix of one-of-a-kind shirts and clothing items, batiked tapa, and what she calls “artifacts,” including ceremonial masks from Indonesia, jewelry from Morocco, and Chinese ceramics.
Smoyer designs all the fabrics and styles carried in the store herself, drawing inspiration from Pacific Ocean cultures. A 40-yard bolt of all natural fabric is batiked with the design at her factory in Bali and then stitched into a shirt or other item of clothing. That design is then retired, making each garment unique.
“It's an interactive place,” Smoyer says of Noa Noa, which means “fragrant place” and is borrowed from the name of Paul Gauguin's diary of his time in Tahiti. “We like to personally connect with our customers, tell the story of the items in the store, and allow them to decide what resonates.”
With additional outlets in Honolulu, and 28 years of success at Kings’ Shops, it's clear that Joan Smoyer's vision resonates with quite a few people.
HAWAIIAN `UKULELE & GUITAR in Queens’ MarketPlace carries a wide variety of Hawai`i’s signature stringed instrument, many of which are
custom made by luthiers across the islands. In addition to `ukulele, you’ll find guitars, banjos and bajoleles, with a large selection of sheet music, CDs, DVDs, books, strings, and accessories.
Hilton Waikoloa VillageOpen Daily – Hours vary seasonally. All phone numbers are (808) 886-1234, with the extension noted below:
Grace Flowers Hawaii(808) 443-6953
Dancing Dolphins and Big Island Marketplaceext. 1744, 1746
Dolphin Quest Gift Shopext. 1216
Journeyext. 1546
Kohala Spa Essence and Kohala Spa Retail Shopext. 1768 or ext. 1228
“Boat Day Aloha” is a colorful scenic and one of the most iconic shirts available at TORI RICHARD in Kings’ Shops. The artwork came from the library of Matson Navigation Company, which houses original and famous early 20th century works from Hawaiian artists such as John Kelly, Frank McIntosh, Eugene Savage, Arman Manookian, and Louis Macouillard.
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Big Island Breakfast at Water’s EdgeA lavish buffet and a la carte options in a relaxed atmosphere.
Boat Landing CantinaEnjoy Mexican cuisine with a fresh-island flair, where ‘Hola Meets Aloha.’
Nui ItalianAuthentic, family-friendly Italian dining including a wood-burning pizza oven and Italian gourmet market.
KPC – Kamuela Provision CompanyKPC offers Hawai`i Island’s most spectacular sunset views. Locally sourced cuisine, from prime steaks to Hawaiian seafood.
Lagoon GrillGrab a tasty snack and watch our resident dolphins playing in the lagoon below.
Kona Tap RoomA fun gathering place with an array of 16 craft and domestic beers and casual pub fare.
Orchid MarketplaceNext to Kona Pool, this outdoor eatery provides a great location for a quick bite.
Waikoloa Coffee5:30 am – 5 pm in Ocean Tower5:30 am – 6 pm in Lagoon Tower
Opened in 1996 and still one of the best restaurants on Hawai`i Island, Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill never dis-appoints. Guests can return year after year and find many of their favor-ite dishes on the menu, such as the grilled Szechuan-spiced baby back ribs appetizer, the macadamia nut-crusted Hawaiian mekajiki fish entree, and the always-divine melting hot dark choco-late soufflé for dessert.
“But you can't rest on your laurels,” says General Manager Arnie McLain. “We're always trying new things to keep our customers engaged and coming back.”
For instance, a recent beer dinner with Big Island Brewhaus was so popular that a repeat performance is on the books for October (call for exact date). Monthly wine dinners have proven popular with locals as well as resort visitors. And a “Putts & Pupus” offering that combines a round on the adjacent
T he beloved mai tai is Hawai`i’s signature drink, and it has a history as colorful as its sunset hues. Some accounts insist that Donn Beach invented the iconic tropical concoction for his tiki-themed
Don the Beachcomber locations, while others claim that Vic Bergeron of Trader Vic’s was the creator. The two men disputed the origin story vociferously over the years. One thing that’s not in dispute is the immense popularity of the rums-plus-fruit-juices drink. At Waikoloa Beach Resort, guests can find excellent mai tai variations at Mai Grille in the Kings’ Golf Course clubhouse (served with an extra-thick straw to suck up the freshly muddled pineapple at the base); Foster’s Kitchen at Kings Shops (where “from scratch” is taken seriously); and Kuleana Rum Shack in Queens’ MarketPlace (“It’s like aromatherapy,” says bartender Jules [pictured left]. “We use fresh squeezed lime juice, three rums, absinthe, bitters, fresh mint). Try ’em all ... just not in one evening please!”
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Lakeside Putting Course followed by a round of drinks and appetizers is now offered every third Thursday evening of the month.
“Roy has always had a commitment to quality and supporting the local farmers,” McLain says. “We honor that here in every way, from the classic dishes to the excellent customer service. But we're always looking for ways to stay one step ahead.”
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W A I K O L O A B E A C H M A R R I O T T R E S O R T & S P A(808) 886-8111 Marriott.com
Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge6:30 am – 9:30 pmLounge 11 am – 11 pm
Aka ula Lanai(Lobby level)Coffee and pastries 6 am – noon (daily)
Cocktails, bistro menu and great sunsets! 5 – 8 pm (Thursday – Sunday)
G O L F C O U R S EMai Grille, By Chef Allen Hess(at Kings’ Clubhouse) (808) 886-7600 MaiGrille.com
Breakfast and lunch 8 am – 6 pmSunday Brunch 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tropics Ale House and Restaurant(808) 886-4287 TropicsAleHouse.comLunch and dinner 11 am – 10:30 pm
L A V A L A V A B E A C H C L U B(808) 769-LAVA (5282) LavaLavaBeachClub.comLunch and dinner 11 am – 9 pm
Bar open until 10 pmSunday Bloody Mary Beach Brunch 10 am – 2 pmBikinis and board shorts welcomed!Musician Henry Kapono performs Friday, September 20 and Friday October 18.
K I N G S ’ S H O P SA-Bay’s Island Grill(808) 209-8494 A-Bays.com8 am – midnight
Foster’s Kitchen(808) 657-4500 FostersKitchen.comDaily lunch and dinner 11 am – 10 pm
Island Fish & Chips(808) 886-0005 KingsShops.com/ island-fish-chips7:30 am – 9:30 pm
Q U E E N S ’ M A R K E T P L A C E O N O F O O D C O U R T7:30 am – 9:30 pm (Individual times may vary)
Aloha Bol(808) 313-1303
Big Island Burritos(808) 339-7993
Dairy Queen/ Orange Julius(808) 886-1029
Ippy’s Hawaiian BBQ(808) 886-8600
Lemongrass Express(808) 886-3400
Marble Slab Creamery®
(808) 886-2483
Paradise Pizza & Grill(808) 886-7700
Subway Sandwiches & Salads(808) 886-7488
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Q U E E N S ’ M A R K E T P L A C EBistro at the Cinemas(808) 464-3009 HawaiiCinemas.com/ the-bistroMonday – Friday 11:30 am – 9 pmSaturday – Sunday 10:30 am – 9 pm
